--- title: "Teacher of English (maternity cover)" url: "https://birkenheadparkschool.com/job-vacancies/teacher-of-english-maternity-cover" school: "The Birkenhead Park School" --- # Teacher of English (maternity cover) ![](https://birkenheadparkschool.com/theme/fcat/img/icons/contract.png) **Contract:** Permanent ![](https://birkenheadparkschool.com/theme/fcat/img/icons/money.png) **Salary:** MPS/UPS ![](https://birkenheadparkschool.com/theme/fcat/img/icons/close-date.png) **Closing date for applications:** 18 November 2026, 12.00pm **Interview Date:** 25 November 2026 We are looking for an outstanding English practitioner with great passion and drive to join our ambitious and supportive team! This is a position that will offer you a platform to make a real difference to our students, ensuring all students engage with the curriculum and are able to achieve beyond their own expectations. We are looking for a champion of the subject, with keen subject expertise and a resolute determination to inspire a love of English and reading across the school. We always seek enthusiastic and adaptable individuals with excellent professional standards and good communication skills. We need a strong team player, who is proactive and driven to succeed. You will have energy, resilience and enthusiasm whilst working in line with the vision of the School and Trust. ## Other Information Please note this is a maternity cover which will end on the return on the postholder. ### Documents [ Person Specification](https://files.schudio.com/uabirkenhead/files/vacancies/person_spec/BPS_-_Teacher_of_English_JD_-_PS(2).doc) [ Advert](https://files.schudio.com/uabirkenhead/files/vacancies/Teacher_of_English.pdf) [ Application form](https://files.schudio.com/uabirkenhead/files/vacancies/BPS_Teaching_Application_Form.pdf) ### Vacancies - [Vacancies](https://birkenheadparkschool.com/job-vacancies) - [Staff Vacancy Application Forms](https://birkenheadparkschool.com/job-vacancies/staff-vacancy-application-forms) - [Staff Recruitment Documentation](https://birkenheadparkschool.com/job-vacancies/staff-recruitment-documentation) ![The Birkenhead Park School](https://files.schudio.com/uabirkenhead/images/logo/Untitled_design_(6).png) #### The Birkenhead Park School Park Road South Birkenhead Wirral, Merseyside CH43 4UY 0151 652 1574 #### Useful Links - [Vacancies](https://birkenheadparkschool.com/job-vacancies) - [Parent View](https://birkenheadparkschool.com/parents/parent-view) #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thebirkenheadparkschool/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bpswirral/) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bpswirral) © Copyright 2015–2026 The Birkenhead Park School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://birkenheadparkschool.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)